Palo Alto Networks Firewall Training Course Lab

Working with the TechNow lab for the PA-215: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Essentials FastTrack course has been nothing less than a techie's idea of fun. When students come in we are immediatly configuring the Cisco 3750 switches for access ports, VLANS, and trunks. We then cable the switch to the Palo Alto Networks Firewall. Each student gets their own Palo Alto Firewall Pod of hardware and software. What we find as fun is the VLAN environment, with an array of virtual machines hosted on an ESXi server that can really exercise the abilities of the Palo Alto Firewall. The DMZ VLAN hosts virtual machines that support enterprise services and also potentialy vulnerable web services. The Trust VLAN has Windows and Linux clients. The UnTrust VLAN has Web services and a VM of Kali. The hardware Firewall is additionally connected to a Management VLAN. All those VLANs are trunked into an ESXi server where the student also has a VM-Series Palo Alto Networks Firewall for High Availability.

After configuring all the trunking, VLANs, and network interfaces we learn about the firewall and configure it for the lab environment. Using Metasploitable and Kali/Metasploit nefarious penetration attempts are executed. Using packet captures, custom APP-ID's and custom signatures are generated. Custom logging and reporting are created to similate and enterprise and assist the desired Incident Response. It is always fun in a training environment to learn all about the controls available in a product, even though specific controls may not be used in the operational environment. In the end we have a good understanding of the Palo Alto Networks Firewall.

Cisco

Are you looking for a Cisco Training Course?

Your organization needs qualified professionals who can design, implement, and operate Cisco multiprotocol internet works. With Cisco training from TechNow, you can gain the knowledge and experience your organization needs to succeed.

TechNow’s Cisco Training and Certification Career Path takes students from the fundamentals of networking through a complete line of Cisco courses designed to give students the knowledge and experience they need to master Cisco networking skills in a fast, thorough, and efficient manner.

Our Cisco training courses will prepare you for your work towards Cisco certification. With years of experience in the Cisco training environment, TechNow can lead you through a dynamic experience to prepare you for Cisco certification.

A list of our Cisco Courses.

CT-210: Project+

Course Overview:

This course is a project management certification that provides validation of fundamental project management skills. This course will confirm a project manager’s knowledge of the project life cycle, from initiation and planning, through execution, acceptance, support and closure. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to complete projects on time and within budget, and learn common project management terminology used throughout the industry.

Attendees to CT-210: Project+ will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

Date/Time	Event
02/03/2025 - 02/06/2025 08:00 -16:00	CT-210: Project+ TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
04/28/2025 - 05/01/2025 08:00 -16:00	CT-210: Project+ TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
07/21/2025 - 07/24/2025 08:00 -16:00	CT-210: Project+ TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
10/27/2025 - 10/30/2025 08:00 -16:00	CT-210: Project+ TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

Duration: 4 Days

Course Objectives:

Project Initiation
Project planning, estimating and scheduling.
Creating project plans
Managing people
Managing cost and evaluating project performance
Project closure

Prerequisites:

Basic understanding of project management

Comments

Latest comments from students

User: ChiefsLeo94

Instructor comments: Mr. Moore was very knowledgeable in the subject area and kept us on target and interested in subject area by inputting relevant stories from his project management experience.

Facilities comments: Room was adequate for the training environment just big enough for the class size and still not feel like a broom closet.

User: trosale8

Instructor comments: very knowledgeable and very supportive and empathetic. Taught us not only the content but the test-taking techniques. Instructor talks during lab/practice tests which is harder to concentrate.

Liked the class? Then let everyone know!

MS-10231: Designing a Microsoft SharePoint 2010 and 2013 Infrastructure

Course Overview:

This course is intended for IT Professionals who use Microsoft SharePoint 2010 in a team-based, medium-sized to large environment. While they may have implemented a SharePoint deployment, they have limited experience in designing a SharePoint infrastructure. They likely work as a senior administrator who acts as a technical lead over a team of administrators. Members of this audience should have at least 6 months experience with SharePoint 2010 (including pre-released versions of the product).

Attendees to MS-10231: Designing a Microsoft SharePoint 2010/2013 Infrastructure will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Date/Location:

No Events

Duration: 5 days

Course Objectives:

Designing a Logical Architecture
Planning Service Application Architecture
Planning for Performance and Capacity
Designing a Physical Architecture
Designing a Security Plan
Planning Authentication
Planning Managed Metadata
Planning Social Computing
Designing Enterprise Search Strategy
Planning Enterprise Content Management
Developing a Plan for Governance
Designing a Maintenance and Monitoring Plan

Prerequisites:

At least 2 years experience administering, deploying, managing, monitoring, upgrading, migrating, and designing SharePoint servers
At least one year’s experience of mapping business requirements to logical and physical technical design
Working knowledge of network design, including network security

Comments

Latest comments from students

Liked the class? Then let others know!

N-515: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSI)

Course Overview:

The Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSI) course gives you the knowledge and skills needed to create a secure wireless network infrastructure and troubleshoot any related issues. You’ll learn how to implement and fortify a wireless network infrastructure using Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE), Cisco Prime Infrastructure (PI), and Cisco Connect Mobile Experience to monitor and troubleshoot network issues.

Attendees to N-515: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Network (ENWLSI) will receive TechNow approved course materials, expert instruction, and prepare you to take the 300-430 Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSI) exam, which is part of the CCNP® Enterprise certification and the Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Wireless Implementation certification.

Dates/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 5 Days

Course Objectives:

Implement network settings to provide a secure wireless network infrastructure
Implement a secure wireless client and troubleshoot wireless client connectivity issues
Implement and troubleshoot QoS in wireless networks
Implement and troubleshoot advanced capabilities in wireless network services